2017 Buick Encore Changes, Review

2017 Buick Encore is the updated version of the existing Encore model made by General Motors. This small crossover comes with refreshed interior and exterior for the 2017 year. Due to its truly compact dimension, user-friendly features, quiet cabin, and loads of technology equipment, 2017 Encore turns out to be a worthy vehicle. However, the vehicle’s limited interior room and modest performance might effort against it.

The official declaration confirms details that emerged in latest spy shots and the corresponding unveiling of the refreshed European-spec twin of Encore, the 2017 Opel Mokka. Buyers seeking a comfortable and serene ride will yet find the Encore rather appealing. The small crossover Encore will be offered in five trim levels, such as Base, Sport Touring, Convenience, Convenience, Premium, and Leather.

2017 Buick Encore Redesign, Exterior

Designers of General Motors, the American international corporation, redesigned the front end to better complement with the latest design lingo of Buick. As a result, the automaker has paid more attention to a novel waterfall-grille design with wing-shaped components, flanking the new triple-color shield of the new vehicle. Other external changes that buyers can expect in the new Encore include redesigned headlights, heated outside mirrors, the widened mist lights. This time, the front fascia comes equipped with chrome exhaust outlets and a more sculpted bumper. The new vehicle would sprint on 18-inch chromed alloy wheels, which assist differentiate the exterior update of the vehicle further, together with a few new external colors.

Other models come with standard features that include Seven-inch Smartphone and display incorporation and the IntelliLink electronics interface of Buick Some of the optional features that come with the Convenience package include:  Blind-spot monitoring system.  Dual-zone automatic climate control.  120-V power outlet.  Remote ignition.  Auto-dimming rearview mirror.  Rear-cross traffic alert. The luxury-themed Leather trim comes with standard features, such as:  Driver memory settings.  Heated front seats.  Six-way power passenger seat.  Leather upholstery. On the other hand, the Premium trim comes with features, such as:  Front and back parking sensors.  Lane-departure warning system.  Automatic wipers.  Seven-speaker Bose sound system.  Forward collision warning system. The new Encore will also be offered with the Experience Buick package that includes a navigation system and a sunroof.

Engine

2017 Encore comes equipped with a four-cylinder turbocharged engine with the displacements of 1.4 liters. This Inline engine has been tuned to two different levels to offer different powertrain figures. All models, except the Sport Touring model, would get the utmost power of 138 ponies and the utmost torque of 148 pounds per foot whereas the Sport Touring model would get the utmost power of 153 ponies and the utmost torque of 177 pounds per foot.

The 2017 Buick Encore engine accelerates the new Encore to attain the velocity of 60 mph from the start in 9.8 seconds. The engine will be paired with a six-velocity mechanical transmission to transmit power to all the wheels. 2017 Encore will be offered with the four-wheel drive system. The base model offers a city, highway and combined mileage of 25, 33 and 28 mpg respectively, whereas 4WD models offer the a city, highway and combined mileage of 23, 30 and 26 mpg respectively.

Price and the release date

The 2017 Buick Encore release date is expected to be the third quarter of 2017 and the new vehicle will be available at a base cost of $24,065.